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Job description
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Opportunity
HealthYes Staffing Network is recruiting a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for a permanent opportunity with an established pediatric behavioral health program in Northern New York.
This opportunity offers primarily daytime hours, an experienced interdisciplinary team, productivity-based earning potential, substantial recruitment incentives, student-loan assistance, and J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship.
Physicians completing training in 2026 or 2027 are encouraged to apply.
Position Highlights
Competitive base salary of $385k plus bonus
Additional wRVU productivity incentives
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Student-loan repayment support
Primarily daytime schedule
Established pediatric behavioral health team
Comprehensive employee benefits
Employer-provided malpractice insurance
J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship available
2026 and 2027 candidates welcomed
Permanent employed position
Clinical Environment
The psychiatrist will provide specialized care to children and adolescents within a dedicated youth behavioral health setting. The position involves collaboration with psychiatrists, pediatric clinicians, social workers, nursing professionals, families, schools, and community-based resources.
The physician will help evaluate, stabilize, and manage young patients experiencing acute and chronic psychiatric, behavioral, developmental, and emotional conditions.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric, behavioral, and developmental evaluations
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic mental health conditions
Provide age-appropriate psychopharmacologic treatment and medication management
Develop individualized treatment, stabilization, and follow-up plans
Provide crisis assessment and intervention
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and recovery planning
Collaborate with pediatric clinicians, social workers, nurses, therapists, schools, and community resources
Coordinate follow-up care supporting stabilization and long-term recovery
Maintain complete and timely clinical documentation
Participate in applicable quality, safety, and performance-improvement initiatives
Participate in shared call coverage
Schedule and Call
Primarily daytime schedule
Shared call rotation
Day and night call coverage during at least one weekend per month
Complete weekday hours, weekday call frequency, post-call expectations, and weekend coverage details will be reviewed during the interview process.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
Completion of an accredited Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Active New York medical license or eligibility to obtain one
Eligibility for applicable medical-staff appointment and clinical privileges
Strong psychiatric evaluation, medication-management, and crisis-intervention skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary pediatric behavioral health environment
Strong communication skills and a family-centered approach to care
Visa Sponsorship
The organization is actively considering qualified physicians requiring:
J-1 visa sponsorship
H-1B visa sponsorship
Physicians completing residency or fellowship training in 2026 or 2027 are encouraged to apply. Visa eligibility and sponsorship requirements will be reviewed individually.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation package includes:
Competitive base salary
wRVU productivity incentives
Total compensation potential exceeding $385,000 annually
Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Student-loan repayment support
Comprehensive medical benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
CME support
Employer-provided malpractice insurance
Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, productivity, and the terms of the employment agreement.
Life in Northern New York
Located near the St. Lawrence River, the community offers access to the Thousand Islands, Adirondack recreation, waterfront communities, and the Canadian border. Watertown, Ottawa, and numerous year-round outdoor destinations are within the broader region.
The area may appeal to physicians seeking meaningful clinical work, a manageable pace of life, four-season recreation, and the opportunity to improve access to specialized pediatric mental healthcare.
Confidential Application
Apply confidentially through HealthYes Staffing Network. A recruiter will review your background, discuss the compensation and call structure, and provide the complete opportunity profile after qualification.
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Worksite address
watertown, NY, 13601, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.